Itchy throat is quite harmless but can cause a great deal of discomfort to the sufferer. There are various causes behind itchy throat. It can arise from dry air, dryness of the throat, dehydration, environmental irritant exposure like cigarette...
Itchy throat is quite harmless but can cause a great deal of discomfort to the sufferer. There are various causes behind itchy throat. It can arise from dry air, dryness of the throat, dehydration, environmental irritant exposure like cigarette smoke, air pollution, chemicals etc. and also from excessive intake of alcohol or caffeine. In other cases, it tends to occur from some medical cause that needs to be treated to get relief. First among the medical causes is sore throat alongwith tonsillitis. This may happen from different infections including viral and bacterial among which viral infections are more common. Viral infections mainly include flu and cold. Bacterial infection mainly includes strep throat that occurs from an infection with bacterium group A streptococcus. Another common reason is allergies. Allergies including nasal allergy (allergic rhinitis) or food allergies, both can lead to itchy throat. Allergic rhinitis refers to an overreaction of the immune system towards an inhaled allergen like dust, animal dander, pollen. It may cause an itchy throat along with other symptoms such as sneezing, runny nose, stuffed nose, and itchy, watery eyes. Food allergy refers to overreaction of the immune system from eating certain food products like dairy, peanuts, eggs, milk.
Another reason for itchy throat could be acid reflux (GERD – gastroesophageal reflux disease) in which there is backflow of stomach acid in the throat due to improper functioning of LES i.e. lower esophageal sphincter). Other reasons include sinus infections, allergies to cleaning products, PND i.e. post nasal discharge in which there is dropping of mucus from the back of the nose into the throat. Besides above medical causes, itchy throat can arise from use of certain medicines for example ACE inhibitors used for high blood pressure. Itchy throat could be attended with other signs and symptoms depending on the reason behind it. These include runny nose, stuffed up nose, sneezing, itchy, watery eyes, headache, cough, painful/difficult swallowing, red rash on the skin, heartburn, gas, nausea, vomiting, loose stool, tiredness and fever.
Homeopathic Management
Homeopathy proves highly effective in managing cases of itchy throat. The homeopathic medicines target the root cause behind itchy throat to bring great results. These medicines boost the body’s self-restoring mechanism and bring self-recovery in the most natural and harmless way. They gradually reduce the intensity and frequency of itchy throat. Along with this, other associated symptoms like runny nose, stuffed nose, sneezing, itchy, watery eyes, headache, cough, painful / difficult swallowing also get managed well. Homeopathic medicines are of natural origin so are entirely safe to use with zero side effects. Homeopathic prescription varies from case to case depending on the symptom picture in every individual case. Hence, it is advised to get any case of itchy throat to be evaluated by a homeopathic physician and take homeopathic medicine under the guidance of homeopathic physician. Self-medication should be avoided in any case.
Homeopathic Medicines For Itchy throat
1.Wyethia – For Itchy Throat And Soft Palate
Wyethia is a leading medicine for managing itchy throat with itching most marked on the palate. There is dryness and heated sensation in the throat along with this complaint. A constant urge to swallow saliva is also present. There is a desire to constantly clear the throat. Uvula feels elongated. There is hoarseness in the voice as well. Dry cough is felt before the other above symptoms appear.
2. Conium – For Itchy Throat Leading To Cough
Conium is prominently indicated to manage cases where itching in the throat causes cough. There is almost constant cough in cases needing this medicine. Tingling sensation in the throat is also felt along with itching. Next there is a sensation of a lump in the throat. There is an urge to constantly swallow with this. A constricted sensation is felt in the throat.
3. Arundo – For Itching Of Palate And Nose
This medicine is highly recommended for managing itching of the palate and nose. This is attended by sneezing and runny nose. There is loss of smell. Burning sensation is felt on the palate. There is pain and burning in the throat while swallowing. Along with the above complaints, there is itching and burning in the eyes.
4. Sabadilla – Along With Sneezing, Runny Nose
This medicine is highly effective when there is violent sneezing and watery discharge from the nose along with an itchy throat. It is accompanied by pain in the frontal area of the head. Itching in the nose may be there. There is thick mucus in the throat along with itching. The tonsils are inflamed and swollen. There is a stitching type of pain in the throat while swallowing. There is pain even when swallowing the saliva. The throat and fauces feel dry. Another attending feature is a sensation of a lump in the throat or skin hanging loosely in the throat.
5. Bryonia – For Itching Along With Dryness In Throat
Bryonia works well in cases where dryness in the throat is well marked along with throat itching. The back of the throat feels very rough. A sensation of fullness and pressure is felt in the throat. There is pain in the throat. Stitching pain is felt in the throat on swallowing. Crawling sensation in the throat may be felt. It induces cough. This is followed by expectoratithe on of mucus.
6. Argentum Metallicum – Along With Thick, Sticky Mucus In Throat
Use of this medicine is indicated when there is itchy throat with thick, sticky mucus in the throat. This mucus is hawked in the morning. The mucus is greyish in color. There is a sore throat with difficulty in swallowing. Other than this pricking and tingling sensation is felt in the throat. The voice becomes hoarse in addition to the above complaints.
7. Apis Mellifica – Along With A Burning Sensation In Throat
This medicine is well indicated when itchy throat is attended with burning in the throat. A stinging sensation in the throat is also marked. There is sticky mucus in the throat. It is attended with hawking and throat clearing in the morning. The throat is inflamed. The throat and tonsils on either side are red. The tonsils are enlarged and swollen as well. In some cases, ulcers are also present on the tonsils. Pain is also felt in the throat. There is also difficulty in swallowing food. The throat in some cases is dry with no feeling of thirst. Stitching or throbbing sensation in the throat can also be there sometimes along with the above complaints.
8. Cistus – With A Crawling Sensation In Throat
Cistus is well indicated to manage itching in the throat along with a crawling sensation. There is a sensation of coolness in the throat the entire day in cases needing this medicine. Dryness and heat are also felt in the throat. It gets worse after eating and sleeping. There is an urge to swallow saliva to improve throat dryness. A stitching pain can be felt in the throat. This leads to cough. Next there is a sensation of sand in the throat. Sometimes there is hawking of thick mucus from the throat especially in the morning. The mucus may have a bitter taste.
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